Modern Equine Dentistry for Horse Owners
How do you know whether the horse upon which you lavish so much time, attention and, let’s be honest, money, is getting the best dental care possible? Unlock the mystery of what’s really in your horse’s mouth for half the price of a decent shoeing!
Equine dentistry has rapidly advanced in recent years, but not everyone can access this information—so how can you know what optimal, safe dentistry looks like for your beloved horse? Especially when the common signs of dental disease are hard to detect, even by astute horse owners! It’s a frustrating, anxiety-filled mystery!
This book unlocks that mystery and gives you full access. You’ll learn about anatomy, disease, treatment options, and why it’s vital to use the most effective, modern dental methods. Through clear explanations and examples, Dr Thompson hands you the keys to understanding your horse’s mouth and dental needs, plus how to select the right expert help to keep your equine companion or teammate in the best possible shape, regardless of your riding or driving style, your horse’s breed, or its age.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to keep your equine partner by your side for a good, long time! Freedom from dental pain helps your horse to be at its best all the time... essential to achieving your equestrian dreams!
Author Elizabeth Thompson DVM, MANZCVS, GradDipTeach is a 1988 U.C. Davis Veterinary School graduate and equine veterinarian with postgraduate qualification in equine dentistry. Dr Thompson’s referral veterinary dental practice comprises tricky dentistry on horses, ponies, minis, donkeys, zebras, white rhinos, and alpacas; along with teaching equine dentistry to veterinarians. Her veterinary journal articles are multiply awarded and she also writes awarded historical and veterinary fiction under the pseudonym Lizzi Tremayne. With an emphasis on the safety of horses, handlers and vets, Dr Thompson has designed Equi-Still Portable Equine Stocks and markets them around the world.
